On February 13, the Rockland Jazz Society presented “BLUESDAY – A Celebration of the 94th Birthday of George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue'” to delighted students at Cottage Lane Elementary School. The hand-picked ensemble formed for this special event included outstanding SOCSD musicians, alumni and professionals from the community: Albert Ahlf (Piano, alumnus), Mark Gould (Trumpet, community member), Henry H. (Violin, SOMS), Kevin Huang (Violin, TZHS), William Hughes (French Horn, SOCSD Music Faculty), Estelle Lee (Oboe, TZHS), Jordan Rinchiera (Trumpet, alumnus), Taylor Simpson (Percussion, alumna), Krystof Witek (Violin, community member), and Lukas W. (Violin, CLE).
“The entire ‘BLUESDAY-Celebrating the 94th Birthday of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue’ project is yet another testament to the incredible support for our music program. Professional members of the ensemble are among the elite of the New York musical community,” noted Mr. Charles Yassky (conductor and organizer, SOCSD Music Faculty). “Cottage Lane Elementary School music department staff members Lisa Kahn, Danelle Greene, Matthew Rotjan, Russell Wagoner and Jonathan Rossi were also part of the planning and execution of this project. Principal Karen Ramirez and Assistant Principal Rob Schliessman were also very hands-on and essential in helping to make this a very special event.”
“Our students are fortunate to have such a strong music department who not only teach them to be musicians, but also give them the opportunity to appreciate music in different ways,” said Mrs. Ramirez.
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